Prague, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saunders County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
366 Population 1,109/sq mi density
$92,857 Median Income $33,600 per capita
$95,500 Home Value $287,558 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$92,857 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Prague experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,340 ft (408 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,109/sq mi
Coordinates41.3095°N, 96.8082°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaunders County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 29.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.69"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 147 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 128 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 130 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 62 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 135 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 147 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

683 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 542 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 76 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 77 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 53 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 94 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 64 km 3
May 30, 1954 EF4 90 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 22 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 53 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 79 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Prague has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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